Important Update Juneteenth Fest - thanks efamily members Eileen Lawal and Annette Mullins for sharing!

 

Important Update: Juneteenth Fest Has Been Modified to a Juneteenth Kickback  Due to severe weather conditions, Juneteenth Fest 161 will not take place as originally planned. Instead, please join us for an intimate Juneteenth Kickback at the African American History Research Center, Gregory School Campus, Wednesday, June 17th. Schedule: 1:00 PM — Opening Reception (light bites & refreshments) with sounds by DJ Tazz 1:30 PM — Program Begins: MC Jessica Georges, a special performance by Vizion, remarks from elected officials and community leaders, and our Hometown Hero Honorees 2:30 PM — Fireside Chat with Kendrick Sampson   General admission RSVP holders are welcome to join us for the Opening Reception and Program (1:00–2:00 PM). Only Fireside Chat ticket holders will be able to remain for the Fireside Chat. RSVP to the Fireside Chat All outdoor festivities, Visitor Center workshops, the Talent Showcase, vendor marketplace, and food trucks have been cancelled.    Parking is available at the African American History Research Center, Gregory School Campus, 1300 Victor St.   We appreciate your understanding and look forward to celebrating 161 years of freedom together. Visit Juneteenthfest161.org for more information and to view last year’s Juneteenth 160 Fest Fireside Chat ft. Dr. Marc Lamont Hill.

Thank you for helping us preserve, interpret, and share the legacy of Freedmen’s Town. Visit us at 1204 Victor Street, Houston, Texas, 77019 Daily hours are as follows: Monday - Closed Tuesday - 10:00 AM TO 5:00 PM  Wednesday - 10:00 AM TO 5:00 PM Thursday - 10:00 AM TO 6:00 PM Friday - 10:00 AM TO 5:00 PM Saturday - 9:00 AM TO 1:00 PM Sunday - CLOSED  Book a Tour  Learn more about HFTC Visit the African American History Research Center at the Gregory Campus Parking is available at African American History Research Center at the Gregory Campus located at 1300 Victor St, Houston, TX 77019 The Freedmen's Town Visitor Center is operated in partnership with the Houston Public Library

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